Consider This

On some level art should be a call to action. For much of my own work the action that I hope the viewer will take seems–but is not actually–simple: Pay attention, observe. Always, everyday, everywhere. But for the work on the page I hope that the viewer will be prompted both the observe and to act in the role of responsible citizen of the nation, the world, and the human family.

In the Works

Tick Tock

Later this month I will learn the status of a grant that would help me move forward with Tick Tock, a major installation on global warming. If the grant is not selected for funding I will seek support through Kickstarter–and will let you know when I do.

Above is the main image (both halves of which were shot on federal land: The Medicine Bow National Forest and Yellowstone National Park) in a large installation that I am working on to ask us consider what happens when geologic time speeds up to the pace of human action. I will present the image as a loop resting on a pinnacled stand so that the loop is slightly off level and at eye level or slightly above. A motor will rotate the loop at a pace slow enough to be noticed only on extended observation. A slow clicking sound will accompany the rotation, suggesting to the observer that something is happening that may require our time and our attention. I will be collaborating with a noted local sculptor, who will be creating the base.